Solid waste service providers are determined by zoning use. All commercial business customers with four (4) or more cubic yards of weekly garbage service are required to subscribe to recycling services. See accepted recyclable materials.

For Properties Zoned for Commercial or Institutional Uses

Mission Trail Waste Systems is the exclusive franchise hauler for businesses at properties zoned Commercial or Institutional. The City sets the rates for both garbage and recycling services. Mission Trail Waste Systems provides commercial business customers with up to 96 gallons of recycling per week at no charge. For questions, contact Mission Trail Waste Systems at (408) 727-5365.

Debris Bins for Commercial and Institutional Properties

Debris bins for large amounts of excess waste can be ordered from Mission Trail Waste Systems through the City of Santa Clara Utility Customer Service.To request a debris bin you must fill out the form in person at City Hall, or have access to a fax machine in order to receive and deliver the paperwork. For prices, bin dimensions, and instructions on how to order, click here.

For Properties Zoned for Industrial Uses

The City maintains agreements with multiple non-exclusive franchise haulers to provide service to businesses at properties zoned for Industrial use. The haulers set the rates and do the billing.